Updated 10:00 a.m. Pt: London’s Met Police is investigating comedian Dane Baptiste following a now-deleted death threat posted on Instagram that was aimed at a fellow comic.
“Enquiries are being made in relation to a post reported to police by a number of social media users on Wednesday 1 May,” a Met spokesman told Deadline.
“We have since made contact with a number of people who are helping our enquiries. We would continue to urge anyone who has information which could help our enquiries to contact police.”
Previous; Exclusive: British comedian Dane Baptiste has been dropped by his agencies and “apologised profusely” via a statement after making an antisemitic death threat towards a female comic, which has been reported to the Met Police.
Baptiste is no longer represented by Insanity Group and Dlt Entertainment-owned Gag Reflex, both of which had repped him up until yesterday’s highly incendiary post.
“Enquiries are being made in relation to a post reported to police by a number of social media users on Wednesday 1 May,” a Met spokesman told Deadline.
“We have since made contact with a number of people who are helping our enquiries. We would continue to urge anyone who has information which could help our enquiries to contact police.”
Previous; Exclusive: British comedian Dane Baptiste has been dropped by his agencies and “apologised profusely” via a statement after making an antisemitic death threat towards a female comic, which has been reported to the Met Police.
Baptiste is no longer represented by Insanity Group and Dlt Entertainment-owned Gag Reflex, both of which had repped him up until yesterday’s highly incendiary post.
- 5/2/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
After spending his collegiate career at Villanova University and winning a national championship, Josh Hart was selected in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft by the Utah Jazz. He was traded on draft night to the Los Angeles Lakers and played for that team until 2019 when he was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans. Hart joined the Portland Trailblazers in 2022 and was traded again the following year to the New York Knicks where he was reunited with his Villanova Wildcats teammate Jalen Brunson.
Though it all, one woman has been by his side. Here’s more about Josh Hart’s wife Shannon Phillips.
Hart and Phillips have known each other since they were teenagers Josh Hart and Shannon Phillips attend the Coin Cloud Cocktail Party in Los Angeles | Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Coin Cloud
Phillips was born on May 26, 1995, in Greenbelt, Maryland to her mother, Karlene, and her father,...
Though it all, one woman has been by his side. Here’s more about Josh Hart’s wife Shannon Phillips.
Hart and Phillips have known each other since they were teenagers Josh Hart and Shannon Phillips attend the Coin Cloud Cocktail Party in Los Angeles | Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Coin Cloud
Phillips was born on May 26, 1995, in Greenbelt, Maryland to her mother, Karlene, and her father,...
- 4/30/2024
- by Michelle Kapusta
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Starring Maika Monroe as a rideshare driver who encounters a killer client played by Dane DeHaan, Veena Sud's The Stranger has found new life as a recut feature film following its release as a Quibi series back in 2020.
With this new version of The Stranger now streaming on Hulu, Daily Dead had the pleasure of speaking with Dane to discuss the revival of The Stranger, and he also reflected on playing a sociopathic killer who relishes in doing evil deeds, exploring the dangerous side of technology, and working with Maika Monroe and Veena Sud!
You can watch our full interview with Dane DeHaan below, and for more insights into The Stranger, be sure to check out our interview with Veena Sud!
About The Stranger
From Veena Sud, acclaimed creator of The Killing comes an edge-of-your-seat ride through one life-changing night. New to Los Angeles, rideshare driver Clare picks up...
With this new version of The Stranger now streaming on Hulu, Daily Dead had the pleasure of speaking with Dane to discuss the revival of The Stranger, and he also reflected on playing a sociopathic killer who relishes in doing evil deeds, exploring the dangerous side of technology, and working with Maika Monroe and Veena Sud!
You can watch our full interview with Dane DeHaan below, and for more insights into The Stranger, be sure to check out our interview with Veena Sud!
About The Stranger
From Veena Sud, acclaimed creator of The Killing comes an edge-of-your-seat ride through one life-changing night. New to Los Angeles, rideshare driver Clare picks up...
- 4/16/2024
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Netflix and Most Valuable Promotions (Mvp) today announced that after two years, Matchroom’s undisputed super lightweight world champion Katie Taylor will step back in the ring for the most anticipated women’s boxing rematch against trailblazer and unified featherweight champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano.
Taylor vs. Serrano 2 will stream live globally, exclusively on Netflix, on Saturday, July 20, 2024, from the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys.
Taylor vs. Serrano 2 will be the co-main event to the recently announced heavyweight match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson as part of Netflix and Mvp’s first-ever partnership. This will mark Taylor and Serrano’s long-awaited rematch following their historic bout at Madison Square Garden in 2022, where they made history as the first-ever women fighters to headline an event in the iconic venue’s history.
The bout ended in a narrow split decision in...
Taylor vs. Serrano 2 will stream live globally, exclusively on Netflix, on Saturday, July 20, 2024, from the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys.
Taylor vs. Serrano 2 will be the co-main event to the recently announced heavyweight match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson as part of Netflix and Mvp’s first-ever partnership. This will mark Taylor and Serrano’s long-awaited rematch following their historic bout at Madison Square Garden in 2022, where they made history as the first-ever women fighters to headline an event in the iconic venue’s history.
The bout ended in a narrow split decision in...
- 4/16/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Xelia Mendes-Jones is making his second television appearance, playing Dane on Amazon Prime Video's Fallout.
All eight episodes of the new series based on the video game of the same name are now streaming on Amazon Prime Video, with Mendes-Jones' Dane appearing in two of them.
They first appear in Episode 1, titled "The End," before showing up once more in Episode 8, titled "The Beginning."
Read full article on The Direct.
All eight episodes of the new series based on the video game of the same name are now streaming on Amazon Prime Video, with Mendes-Jones' Dane appearing in two of them.
They first appear in Episode 1, titled "The End," before showing up once more in Episode 8, titled "The Beginning."
Read full article on The Direct.
- 4/11/2024
- by Gillian Blum
- The Direct
General Hospital spoilers for the hit ABC soap tease this week is all about Jason (Steve Burton) and his return.
Last week ended with Jason willingly turning himself into Chase (Josh Swickard) at the Pcpd with Diane (Carolyn Hennesy) by his side.
It should surprise no one that the latest preview video for Gh teases the fallout of Jason being in custody.
The past couple of weeks have been devoted to Steve’s highly anticipated return as Jason, as well as the fate of Dane (Dominic Zamprogna).
With May sweeps on the horizon, we can expect more of both of those things and hopefully, that means getting answers to some burning questions.
In the meantime, Jason’s friends and family are forced to take sides over his return and whether he was the one who shot Dante.
News of Jason being in custody spreads and people want answers
The preview...
Last week ended with Jason willingly turning himself into Chase (Josh Swickard) at the Pcpd with Diane (Carolyn Hennesy) by his side.
It should surprise no one that the latest preview video for Gh teases the fallout of Jason being in custody.
The past couple of weeks have been devoted to Steve’s highly anticipated return as Jason, as well as the fate of Dane (Dominic Zamprogna).
With May sweeps on the horizon, we can expect more of both of those things and hopefully, that means getting answers to some burning questions.
In the meantime, Jason’s friends and family are forced to take sides over his return and whether he was the one who shot Dante.
News of Jason being in custody spreads and people want answers
The preview...
- 3/25/2024
- by Rachelle Lewis
- Monsters and Critics
CBS Studios and the BBC’s period drama series “King & Conqueror” has revealed additional cast members, including “The Crown’s” Luther Ford and “Game of Thrones” actor Joseph Mawle, as it begins production in Iceland.
According to its official plot description, “King & Conqueror” is “the story of a clash that defined the future of a country – and a continent – for a thousand years, the roots of which stretch back decades and extend out through a pair of interconnected family dynasties, struggling for power across two countries and a raging sea. Harold of Wessex and William of Normandy were two men destined to meet at the Battle of Hastings in 1066; two allies with no design on the British throne, who found themselves forced by circumstance and personal obsession into a war for possession of its crown.”
Additional cast members include Eddie Marsan, Juliet Stevenson, Jean-Marc Barr, Geoff Bell, Elliot Cowan,...
According to its official plot description, “King & Conqueror” is “the story of a clash that defined the future of a country – and a continent – for a thousand years, the roots of which stretch back decades and extend out through a pair of interconnected family dynasties, struggling for power across two countries and a raging sea. Harold of Wessex and William of Normandy were two men destined to meet at the Battle of Hastings in 1066; two allies with no design on the British throne, who found themselves forced by circumstance and personal obsession into a war for possession of its crown.”
Additional cast members include Eddie Marsan, Juliet Stevenson, Jean-Marc Barr, Geoff Bell, Elliot Cowan,...
- 3/18/2024
- by Ellise Shafer and K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
According to her critics, Jasmine Pineda has gone too far with her cosmetic work.
The 90 Day Fiance star doesn’t shy away from sharing the work she’s had done to alter her appearance.
But if you ask Jasmine’s critics, her latest procedure is “unnecessary” and has drastically changed her looks to the point of “ruining” her face.
Jasmine recently visited Dr. Nicole Bell’s med spa in New York City to get some Botox injections and shared some of the footage with her Instagram followers.
Dr. Bell – who also treats some other 90 Day Fiance stars such as the Silva twins and Nikki Exotika – posted a selfie with Jasmine in her Instagram Story.
The duo made kissy-faces for the camera and in the caption, Dr. Bell wrote, “So much fun in the office yesterday…… stay tuned!! Jasmine in house!!!”
Jasmine Pineda gets Botox in New York City
Jasmine was makeup-free for the pic,...
The 90 Day Fiance star doesn’t shy away from sharing the work she’s had done to alter her appearance.
But if you ask Jasmine’s critics, her latest procedure is “unnecessary” and has drastically changed her looks to the point of “ruining” her face.
Jasmine recently visited Dr. Nicole Bell’s med spa in New York City to get some Botox injections and shared some of the footage with her Instagram followers.
Dr. Bell – who also treats some other 90 Day Fiance stars such as the Silva twins and Nikki Exotika – posted a selfie with Jasmine in her Instagram Story.
The duo made kissy-faces for the camera and in the caption, Dr. Bell wrote, “So much fun in the office yesterday…… stay tuned!! Jasmine in house!!!”
Jasmine Pineda gets Botox in New York City
Jasmine was makeup-free for the pic,...
- 2/19/2024
- by Mona Wexler
- Monsters and Critics
Amber Midthunder and Dane Diliegro have arrived at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards!
The Prey stars walked the red carpet on Monday (January 15) at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
Amber wore a long sleeveless gown covered in flower print, while Dane sported a classic black and white tuxedo.
If you weren’t aware, Amber just attended the 2024 Critics Choice Awards, where she was nominated for Best Actress in a Limited Series. Although she didn’t win, Amber looked amazing on the red carpet!
This is actually the 2023 Emmy Awards show, which was scheduled to take place in September. The ceremony was delayed due to the Hollywood labor disputes, so it was added to the awards season calendar on a Monday night. The Emmys will air live on Fox with Anthony Anderson hosting the event. Check out the list of nominations!
The Prey stars walked the red carpet on Monday (January 15) at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
Amber wore a long sleeveless gown covered in flower print, while Dane sported a classic black and white tuxedo.
If you weren’t aware, Amber just attended the 2024 Critics Choice Awards, where she was nominated for Best Actress in a Limited Series. Although she didn’t win, Amber looked amazing on the red carpet!
This is actually the 2023 Emmy Awards show, which was scheduled to take place in September. The ceremony was delayed due to the Hollywood labor disputes, so it was added to the awards season calendar on a Monday night. The Emmys will air live on Fox with Anthony Anderson hosting the event. Check out the list of nominations!
- 1/16/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Grigor Dimitrov ended his six-year title drought after beating Holger Rune in the 2024 Brisbane International final.
The 2017 season was the best in the Bulgarian's career, and he ended it by winning the Atp Finals in November. However, since then, he did not win a single title, but now, six years and two months later, he ended the bad streak.
The Brisbane International was a tournament of comebacks when Rafael Nadal returned to tennis, and Naomi Osaka did too, but it was a tournament of comebacks also in a different way, as Dimitrov returned to the winner's circle.
In the final of the tournament, he took on Rune, who had been playing really well at the event, and even though he wanted to play Rafael Nadal in the final, his opponent proved to be more than worthy.
The first set of the final was a real drama. Both players had multiple break points,...
The 2017 season was the best in the Bulgarian's career, and he ended it by winning the Atp Finals in November. However, since then, he did not win a single title, but now, six years and two months later, he ended the bad streak.
The Brisbane International was a tournament of comebacks when Rafael Nadal returned to tennis, and Naomi Osaka did too, but it was a tournament of comebacks also in a different way, as Dimitrov returned to the winner's circle.
In the final of the tournament, he took on Rune, who had been playing really well at the event, and even though he wanted to play Rafael Nadal in the final, his opponent proved to be more than worthy.
The first set of the final was a real drama. Both players had multiple break points,...
- 1/7/2024
- Tennis Infinity
Holger Rune will contest the 2024 Brisbane International final, but it won't be against Rafael Nadal like he secretly hoped for.
Holger Rune never played against Rafael Nadal, and it's certainly a dream of his to do so one day. There was a decent chance it could have happened this week at the Atp 250 tournament in Brisbane, as Nadal was looking really sharp at the start, and Rune was the top seed.
Ultimately, Rune did his part by getting there, but Nadal was beaten by Jordan Thompson, so unfortunately, the two won't meet in the final of the competition. It will be the Dane against Grigor Dimitrov which is not bad, and it's actually a very solid final match between the two top seeds.
In any case, Rune himself was a bit disappointed that he wouldn't be facing Nadal in the final because he really hoped he would. He confirmed it...
Holger Rune never played against Rafael Nadal, and it's certainly a dream of his to do so one day. There was a decent chance it could have happened this week at the Atp 250 tournament in Brisbane, as Nadal was looking really sharp at the start, and Rune was the top seed.
Ultimately, Rune did his part by getting there, but Nadal was beaten by Jordan Thompson, so unfortunately, the two won't meet in the final of the competition. It will be the Dane against Grigor Dimitrov which is not bad, and it's actually a very solid final match between the two top seeds.
In any case, Rune himself was a bit disappointed that he wouldn't be facing Nadal in the final because he really hoped he would. He confirmed it...
- 1/7/2024
- Tennis Infinity
Holger Rune is through to his ninth Atp final after beating Roman Safiullin at the 2024 Brisbane International.
It was 14th Tour-level semifinal for the young Dane, and the odds were on his side, as he won 8 of the previous 13 last four matches that he played. On the other hand, it was only fifth semifinal for his opponent, who lost three of the previous four.
However, both had great form, and fans in Brisbane expected a great match, which they got, even though it wasn't a three-set match but another two-set win for the Danish player.
Rune had a dream start into the match, breaking his opponent's serve in the very first game of the opening set, and since then, he never allowed him to think about a comeback in the opener.
The young Dane didn't offer any break points, and he even had a chance to increase his lead to two breaks.
It was 14th Tour-level semifinal for the young Dane, and the odds were on his side, as he won 8 of the previous 13 last four matches that he played. On the other hand, it was only fifth semifinal for his opponent, who lost three of the previous four.
However, both had great form, and fans in Brisbane expected a great match, which they got, even though it wasn't a three-set match but another two-set win for the Danish player.
Rune had a dream start into the match, breaking his opponent's serve in the very first game of the opening set, and since then, he never allowed him to think about a comeback in the opener.
The young Dane didn't offer any break points, and he even had a chance to increase his lead to two breaks.
- 1/6/2024
- Tennis Infinity
Holger Rune will be playing in the semifinals of the 2024 Brisbane International after overcoming James Duckworth.
Tournaments in Australia are quite specific, because many home players enter them, and usually, they pose a serious threat on the home soil, as the Australian fans are able to get behind them, and they are used to the conditions.
That's what happened to Rune already twice at the 2024 Brisbane International, as he had to deal with Max Purcell in the opening round. After that, the young Dane played a challenging match against Alexander Shevchenko, and finally, in the quarterfinals, he recorded his first straight-sets win of the new Atp season.
Taking on Duckworth in Australia was never going to be easy, but Rune made it look like it in the first set of the match. He was solid on his serve, and when it came to his opponent's serve, he was able to...
Tournaments in Australia are quite specific, because many home players enter them, and usually, they pose a serious threat on the home soil, as the Australian fans are able to get behind them, and they are used to the conditions.
That's what happened to Rune already twice at the 2024 Brisbane International, as he had to deal with Max Purcell in the opening round. After that, the young Dane played a challenging match against Alexander Shevchenko, and finally, in the quarterfinals, he recorded his first straight-sets win of the new Atp season.
Taking on Duckworth in Australia was never going to be easy, but Rune made it look like it in the first set of the match. He was solid on his serve, and when it came to his opponent's serve, he was able to...
- 1/5/2024
- Tennis Infinity
Holger Rune needed three sets again, but the Danish rising star is through to the next round of the Brisbane International.
Rune entered 2024 with high ambitions of winning his maiden Grand Slam. He's certainly capable of it but will need a bit more than he showed so far in his career, and part of that is just playing and growing as a player.
There have certainly been some growing pains in Brisbane this week as his first match at the event went to three sets, but he won it. This next one featured similar struggles as he once again played against a very competent player who likes to play attacking tennis.
Alexander Shevchenko snatched one set but ultimately was no match for Rune, who would win in three sets. The opening set was pretty competitive for both players as both had chances to break.
Ultimately, it was Rune who got...
Rune entered 2024 with high ambitions of winning his maiden Grand Slam. He's certainly capable of it but will need a bit more than he showed so far in his career, and part of that is just playing and growing as a player.
There have certainly been some growing pains in Brisbane this week as his first match at the event went to three sets, but he won it. This next one featured similar struggles as he once again played against a very competent player who likes to play attacking tennis.
Alexander Shevchenko snatched one set but ultimately was no match for Rune, who would win in three sets. The opening set was pretty competitive for both players as both had chances to break.
Ultimately, it was Rune who got...
- 1/3/2024
- Tennis Infinity
Rafael Nadal is not surprised that fellow players have been impressed by his level during practice despite missing considerable playing time on the court.
Nadal, 37, damaged his hip muscle at the 2023 Australian Open and was forced to end his season in May. He underwent a complex operation to cure the injury in the middle of last year and resumed training in the autumn.
The Spaniard played practice sets with Arthur Fils during his recent trip to Kuwait in December and with Jan-Lennard Struff and Emil Ruusuvuori at his academy in Mallorca. A week ago, he made his first trip to Australia since that gruesome injury and landed in Brisbane ahead of his first singles match in a year.
In building up to his first-round match against Dominic Thiem, Nadal has been preparing intensely with Holger Rune and Andy Murray, competing at the Atp 250 event in Queensland to open up the new season.
Nadal, 37, damaged his hip muscle at the 2023 Australian Open and was forced to end his season in May. He underwent a complex operation to cure the injury in the middle of last year and resumed training in the autumn.
The Spaniard played practice sets with Arthur Fils during his recent trip to Kuwait in December and with Jan-Lennard Struff and Emil Ruusuvuori at his academy in Mallorca. A week ago, he made his first trip to Australia since that gruesome injury and landed in Brisbane ahead of his first singles match in a year.
In building up to his first-round match against Dominic Thiem, Nadal has been preparing intensely with Holger Rune and Andy Murray, competing at the Atp 250 event in Queensland to open up the new season.
- 1/1/2024
- Tennis Infinity
Jack Draper was better than everyone else at the 2023 Ultimate Tennis Showdown (Uts) Grand Final in London, and he proved it against Holger Rune in the final match.
Jack "The Power" Draper defeat Holger "The Viking" Rune already during the round-robin stage, and the two players met once again, this time in the final of the competition.
The British player bested Casper "The Ice Man" Ruud in the semifinal, while the Dane outplayed until-then-undefeated Andrey "Rublo" Rublev to set up the final clash with the home crowd favorite.
The first quarter was a close one, as both players chose a very patient approach, with not many rallies played. The Dane eventually prevailed, winning the opening quarter 14-12.
In the second quarter, Draper was the better player and leveled the score of the match. This time, one more point was played, and the home crowd pushed their player, who won the quarter 15-12.
After that,...
Jack "The Power" Draper defeat Holger "The Viking" Rune already during the round-robin stage, and the two players met once again, this time in the final of the competition.
The British player bested Casper "The Ice Man" Ruud in the semifinal, while the Dane outplayed until-then-undefeated Andrey "Rublo" Rublev to set up the final clash with the home crowd favorite.
The first quarter was a close one, as both players chose a very patient approach, with not many rallies played. The Dane eventually prevailed, winning the opening quarter 14-12.
In the second quarter, Draper was the better player and leveled the score of the match. This time, one more point was played, and the home crowd pushed their player, who won the quarter 15-12.
After that,...
- 12/17/2023
- Tennis Infinity
Holger Rune bested Gael Monfils in four quarters to reach the Final Four of the 2023 Ultimate Tennis Showdown (Uts) Grand Final.
Earlier on Saturday, Holger "The Viking" Rune bested Alexander "The Bublik Enemy" Bublik to keep his Final Four hopes alive, while Gael "La Monf" Monfils was forced to retire against Jack "The Power" Draper.
That meant that their match would decide the last player to join the Final Four line-up. The Frenchman had to undergo a treatment to be ready for the match, but he got ready in time, and was ready to deliver a show in front of his good friends from French national football team, Hugo Lloris and Alphonse Areola, who were in the attendance.
But in the first quarter, Rune was the better player, and by quite a lot. The Dane won the opening quarter 17-9, and he was in a good mood during the interview between the quarters.
Earlier on Saturday, Holger "The Viking" Rune bested Alexander "The Bublik Enemy" Bublik to keep his Final Four hopes alive, while Gael "La Monf" Monfils was forced to retire against Jack "The Power" Draper.
That meant that their match would decide the last player to join the Final Four line-up. The Frenchman had to undergo a treatment to be ready for the match, but he got ready in time, and was ready to deliver a show in front of his good friends from French national football team, Hugo Lloris and Alphonse Areola, who were in the attendance.
But in the first quarter, Rune was the better player, and by quite a lot. The Dane won the opening quarter 17-9, and he was in a good mood during the interview between the quarters.
- 12/16/2023
- Tennis Infinity
Holger Rune described Novak Djokovic's level of play at 36 as "unbelievable" and admitted it would be tough to challenge him if he sustained his form.
Djokovic was the Atp's best player in 2023 by a mile. Despite playing a shorter schedule than usual, he finished last season with the most titles on the Atp tour. The Serbian won seven titles, including three Grand Slams.
He is the first man to win three majors in a single season on four occasions, and had it not been for a shanked drive volley in the fifth set of this year's Wimbledon final, Djokovic would have, in all likelihood, completed the first Calendar Grand Slam by a male player since 1969.
Despite that miss, Djokovic was pleased with himself at the manner in which he played all season to fend off not just one, but multiple challengers along the way.
Djokovic outlasted Carlos Alcaraz in the year-end No.
Djokovic was the Atp's best player in 2023 by a mile. Despite playing a shorter schedule than usual, he finished last season with the most titles on the Atp tour. The Serbian won seven titles, including three Grand Slams.
He is the first man to win three majors in a single season on four occasions, and had it not been for a shanked drive volley in the fifth set of this year's Wimbledon final, Djokovic would have, in all likelihood, completed the first Calendar Grand Slam by a male player since 1969.
Despite that miss, Djokovic was pleased with himself at the manner in which he played all season to fend off not just one, but multiple challengers along the way.
Djokovic outlasted Carlos Alcaraz in the year-end No.
- 12/16/2023
- Tennis Infinity
Holger Rune was close to losing his second match at the 2023 Ultimate Tennis Showdown (Uts) Grand Final, but he eventually managed to beat Alexander Bublik.
On Friday, which was the first day of the Grand Final, both Holger "The Viking" Rune and Alexander "The Bublik Enemy" Bublik lost their first matches at the event, but thanks to the round robin format, they still had a chance to advance.
After a loss to an inspired Jack Draper, the Danish player wanted his revenge, but for a very long time, it seemed that he wouldn't get it, despite having a good start.
In the first quarter of the match, Rune proved to be the better player, beating Bublik 15-11, but the Kazakhstani player soon turned the match around.
He won the second quarter 18-12 and the third quarter 19-12, and Rune was far from happy, which he showed also during the interview,...
On Friday, which was the first day of the Grand Final, both Holger "The Viking" Rune and Alexander "The Bublik Enemy" Bublik lost their first matches at the event, but thanks to the round robin format, they still had a chance to advance.
After a loss to an inspired Jack Draper, the Danish player wanted his revenge, but for a very long time, it seemed that he wouldn't get it, despite having a good start.
In the first quarter of the match, Rune proved to be the better player, beating Bublik 15-11, but the Kazakhstani player soon turned the match around.
He won the second quarter 18-12 and the third quarter 19-12, and Rune was far from happy, which he showed also during the interview,...
- 12/16/2023
- Tennis Infinity
Holger Rune showed his appreciation to new coach Boris Becker for turning his season around in the midst of a dreadful set of results.
Recently, Rune confirmed Becker's appointment as his coach after weeks of speculation. Their partnership was documented to last until the end of the season. Becker replaced French coach Patrick Mouratoglou who parted ways with Rune after the US Open.
It was the German's first high-profile coaching job since he was released from a British prison late last year . The six-time former Grand Slam champion was absent during their first tournament together in Stockholm where Rune lost for a 10th time in 11 matches across all competitions.
Having soared to a career-high ranking of World No. 4 after Wimbledon, the Dane endured a major slump that nearly cost him a place at the Atp Finals. When he appointed Becker, the objective was to secure his spot in the final eight of the season-ending championships.
Recently, Rune confirmed Becker's appointment as his coach after weeks of speculation. Their partnership was documented to last until the end of the season. Becker replaced French coach Patrick Mouratoglou who parted ways with Rune after the US Open.
It was the German's first high-profile coaching job since he was released from a British prison late last year . The six-time former Grand Slam champion was absent during their first tournament together in Stockholm where Rune lost for a 10th time in 11 matches across all competitions.
Having soared to a career-high ranking of World No. 4 after Wimbledon, the Dane endured a major slump that nearly cost him a place at the Atp Finals. When he appointed Becker, the objective was to secure his spot in the final eight of the season-ending championships.
- 11/5/2023
- Tennis Infinity
Holger Rune was expected to be the top seed at the 2023 Moselle Open in Metz but has pulled out from the event.
Rune changed his mind following qualification at the season-ending Atp Finals in Turin which is scheduled to begin on Sunday, November 12. With the Moselle Open kicking off next week, the Dane is not taking any chances with his body now that his place in Turin is secured.
The 20-year-old was sitting precariously in eighth spot in the live race going to the Paris Masters this past week and was the player in most danger of missing out. As many as three players looked to overtake him in Bercy.
But a quarterfinal run there, coupled with results going his way following the elimination of the likes of Hubert Hurkacz, Tommy Paul, and Alex de Minaur meant that this year's race to Turin was done and dusted at the last stop of the Atp 1000 tournaments.
Rune changed his mind following qualification at the season-ending Atp Finals in Turin which is scheduled to begin on Sunday, November 12. With the Moselle Open kicking off next week, the Dane is not taking any chances with his body now that his place in Turin is secured.
The 20-year-old was sitting precariously in eighth spot in the live race going to the Paris Masters this past week and was the player in most danger of missing out. As many as three players looked to overtake him in Bercy.
But a quarterfinal run there, coupled with results going his way following the elimination of the likes of Hubert Hurkacz, Tommy Paul, and Alex de Minaur meant that this year's race to Turin was done and dusted at the last stop of the Atp 1000 tournaments.
- 11/5/2023
- Tennis Infinity
The 2023 Moselle Open will be the final Atp tournament of the regular tennis season, and the draw for this year's event has been released.
Main draw action begins on Sunday, November 5, where a 28-player singles field will have the opportunity to fight for the right to become Atp champion. Some of the Atp's big names are not resting on their laurels and still have their eyes on the prize.
One of them is top seed Holger Rune , a surprise entrant in Metz. The Dane will be encouraged by his form at his last two tournaments, notably at the Paris Masters where he ran Novak Djokovic very close in the quarterfinal.
Rune will get the chance to bounce back in the second round against one of Fabio Fognini or Brazilian clay court specialist Thiago Seyboth Wild. The 20-year-old sealed his qualification for the Atp Finals and should play without any added pressure.
Main draw action begins on Sunday, November 5, where a 28-player singles field will have the opportunity to fight for the right to become Atp champion. Some of the Atp's big names are not resting on their laurels and still have their eyes on the prize.
One of them is top seed Holger Rune , a surprise entrant in Metz. The Dane will be encouraged by his form at his last two tournaments, notably at the Paris Masters where he ran Novak Djokovic very close in the quarterfinal.
Rune will get the chance to bounce back in the second round against one of Fabio Fognini or Brazilian clay court specialist Thiago Seyboth Wild. The 20-year-old sealed his qualification for the Atp Finals and should play without any added pressure.
- 11/4/2023
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Novak Djokovic will take on Holger Rune in the 2023 Paris Masters quarter-final after losing to him in the Paris Masters final last year.
Yes, it was a pretty good match between Rune and Djokovic as the Serbian allowed a pretty strong comeback from the Danish rising star. Djokovic was on the verge of winning that match, but Rune kept fighting and ultimately beat the Serbian to win his biggest trophy to date.
It's not the last time they played either because they played earlier this year at the Italian Open, and Rune once again won, so there is something in the matchup that bothers the Serbian.
Djokovic hasn't impressed in Paris so far, but that's not a surprise. He's likely pacing himself just enough, and he turned around the match against Tallon Griekspoor when he really needed to.
Rune has looked pretty damn good, though, so expect a close match here.
Yes, it was a pretty good match between Rune and Djokovic as the Serbian allowed a pretty strong comeback from the Danish rising star. Djokovic was on the verge of winning that match, but Rune kept fighting and ultimately beat the Serbian to win his biggest trophy to date.
It's not the last time they played either because they played earlier this year at the Italian Open, and Rune once again won, so there is something in the matchup that bothers the Serbian.
Djokovic hasn't impressed in Paris so far, but that's not a surprise. He's likely pacing himself just enough, and he turned around the match against Tallon Griekspoor when he really needed to.
Rune has looked pretty damn good, though, so expect a close match here.
- 11/3/2023
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Holger Rune continued his 2023 Paris Masters run by beating Daniel Altmaier in two sets to book a spot in the quarter-finals.
Holger Rune finally started winning matches last week at the Atp 500 tournament in Basel, winning a couple of them. It came after he hired Boris Becker as his new coach, which might have something to do with it.
He was long overdue anyway, so maybe it was just that he was figuring things out. The Paris Masters is a very good place for him, and he proved it last year by beating everyone and winning the whole tournament.
He proved it once more against Dominic Thiem , easily outplaying him in two sets, and he once again backed it up today. Rune loves the conditions in Paris because he can be really aggressive and go to the net often.
That's how he won the event last year, and we're seeing it this year again.
Holger Rune finally started winning matches last week at the Atp 500 tournament in Basel, winning a couple of them. It came after he hired Boris Becker as his new coach, which might have something to do with it.
He was long overdue anyway, so maybe it was just that he was figuring things out. The Paris Masters is a very good place for him, and he proved it last year by beating everyone and winning the whole tournament.
He proved it once more against Dominic Thiem , easily outplaying him in two sets, and he once again backed it up today. Rune loves the conditions in Paris because he can be really aggressive and go to the net often.
That's how he won the event last year, and we're seeing it this year again.
- 11/2/2023
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The 2023 Paris Masters has been a tournament of upsets but on Wednesday, one of the court announcers made a real gaffe while introducing Novak Djokovic to the court.
The court announcer mistakenly called Djokovic a seven-time champion and defending champion of the event as he walked through the bright tunnel in Bercy and onto the stadium.
While this erroneous error slipped by many of those watching the match either inside the Accor Arena, those watching on were quick to capture the blunder.
Djokovic is the most decorated champion in the tournament , has won the Paris Masters six times, and has won the most matches of any player (46). Last year, he was defeated by Holger Rune in the final.
It is the Dane who is the current defending champion of the Paris Masters , not the Serbian. Tournament or court announcers are not responsible for writing the script and solely rely on...
The court announcer mistakenly called Djokovic a seven-time champion and defending champion of the event as he walked through the bright tunnel in Bercy and onto the stadium.
While this erroneous error slipped by many of those watching the match either inside the Accor Arena, those watching on were quick to capture the blunder.
Djokovic is the most decorated champion in the tournament , has won the Paris Masters six times, and has won the most matches of any player (46). Last year, he was defeated by Holger Rune in the final.
It is the Dane who is the current defending champion of the Paris Masters , not the Serbian. Tournament or court announcers are not responsible for writing the script and solely rely on...
- 11/2/2023
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Holger Rune faced a tricky opponent in his Paris Masters return, but he proved quite calm in dealing with Dominic Thiem .
Thiem has had some pretty decent wins in recent weeks and proved himself in round one by coming back from a set down to beat Stan Wawrinka . Rune found something at the Atp 500 tournament in Basel last week, winning a couple of matches which were extremely important for him.
He ultimately crashed out before making the final , but it was a big week for him. He's hoping to secure a spot at the Atp Finals in Turin, and a good run in Paris might just do the trick.
The first match for the defending champion started pretty well, as he won his opening service game with ease. Even so, Thiem's aggressive approach earned the Austrian a break point, which he ultimately didn't convert.
Not long after that, Rune broke...
Thiem has had some pretty decent wins in recent weeks and proved himself in round one by coming back from a set down to beat Stan Wawrinka . Rune found something at the Atp 500 tournament in Basel last week, winning a couple of matches which were extremely important for him.
He ultimately crashed out before making the final , but it was a big week for him. He's hoping to secure a spot at the Atp Finals in Turin, and a good run in Paris might just do the trick.
The first match for the defending champion started pretty well, as he won his opening service game with ease. Even so, Thiem's aggressive approach earned the Austrian a break point, which he ultimately didn't convert.
Not long after that, Rune broke...
- 11/1/2023
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Holger Rune hired a new coach recently, and he's enjoyed the experience of being able to tap into his best tennis.
Holger Rune had a shockingly bad run over the summer, losing multiple matches in a row. At one point, the Dane was 1-10 in his last 11 matches, which obviously wasn't good for a Top 5 player on the Atp Tour.
Despite having a tremendous start to the season, Rune is actually fighting for a spot at the 2023 Atp Finals in Turin, which seems mad compared to just months ago. Back in June, Rune looked like a safe bet in Turin, but that bad run in recent weeks puts him in a tricky spot right now.
Changes needed to be made, obviously, so he made them. He hired Boris Becker as his new coach and saw his level improve in the first event under him .
The impressions so far are pretty good.
Holger Rune had a shockingly bad run over the summer, losing multiple matches in a row. At one point, the Dane was 1-10 in his last 11 matches, which obviously wasn't good for a Top 5 player on the Atp Tour.
Despite having a tremendous start to the season, Rune is actually fighting for a spot at the 2023 Atp Finals in Turin, which seems mad compared to just months ago. Back in June, Rune looked like a safe bet in Turin, but that bad run in recent weeks puts him in a tricky spot right now.
Changes needed to be made, obviously, so he made them. He hired Boris Becker as his new coach and saw his level improve in the first event under him .
The impressions so far are pretty good.
- 11/1/2023
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The Atp Race to Turin is still alive at both ends of the spectrum, but the Paris Masters could determine the year-end No. 1 ranking.
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz are separated by just 500 points ahead of the final stop of the Masters 1000 tournaments. Djokovic will secure top spot if he wins the Paris Masters for an unprecedented seventh time, and Alcaraz loses in the second-round stage.
If that is not the case, then it will go down to the wire, in the final tournament of the season in Turin where the world's Top 8 will battle to win the prestigious Atp Finals. So far, Djokovic is in the box seat, and has warmed up for this torunament, by beating Alcaraz in a practice tiebreak set at the weekend .
The year-end No. 1 ranking isn't the all potential sublplot in Bercy. Three more spots for the season finale are undecided. Djokovic, Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev...
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz are separated by just 500 points ahead of the final stop of the Masters 1000 tournaments. Djokovic will secure top spot if he wins the Paris Masters for an unprecedented seventh time, and Alcaraz loses in the second-round stage.
If that is not the case, then it will go down to the wire, in the final tournament of the season in Turin where the world's Top 8 will battle to win the prestigious Atp Finals. So far, Djokovic is in the box seat, and has warmed up for this torunament, by beating Alcaraz in a practice tiebreak set at the weekend .
The year-end No. 1 ranking isn't the all potential sublplot in Bercy. Three more spots for the season finale are undecided. Djokovic, Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev...
- 10/30/2023
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After winning a maiden Atp Tour title on Sunday, Ben Shelton has put himself in contention to qualify for the prestigious Atp Finals in Turin.
It is a long shot, but not improbable as the Atp Race sheet suggests. Shelton defeated Aslan Karatsev in straight sets in the Japan Open final to land the first of what is expected to be many Atp titles. He is set for a Top 15 debut on Monday, but of relevance has inched closer to the Top 8 spots for the season finale.
Four of the eight seats have been booked , with Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, and Jannik Sinner all but confirming their presence at the showpiece event in Turin, Italy. Russia's Andrey Rublev is nailed on to make it five, sitting just 100 points from the cut-off mark.
From sixth to eighth, you wouldn't really hang your hat with so much confidence on the players currently occupying those places.
It is a long shot, but not improbable as the Atp Race sheet suggests. Shelton defeated Aslan Karatsev in straight sets in the Japan Open final to land the first of what is expected to be many Atp titles. He is set for a Top 15 debut on Monday, but of relevance has inched closer to the Top 8 spots for the season finale.
Four of the eight seats have been booked , with Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, and Jannik Sinner all but confirming their presence at the showpiece event in Turin, Italy. Russia's Andrey Rublev is nailed on to make it five, sitting just 100 points from the cut-off mark.
From sixth to eighth, you wouldn't really hang your hat with so much confidence on the players currently occupying those places.
- 10/23/2023
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A few days after losing to Miomir Kecmanovic in the opening match of his Stockholm Open campaign, Holger Rune will have a chance to face him again at the 2023 Swiss Indoors .
Obviously, losing again would be catastrophic for Rune, who is fighting for a spot at the Atp Finals in Turin. The way his season began and how it was going for a while, Rune missing the Atp Finals in Turin was unthinkable.
He was Top 5 in the race easily for the first six months but then started losing after Wimbledon. He lost 10 of 11 matches he played, with his lone win coming against Felix Auger-Aliassime at the China Open.
Even a move indoors didn't really do much, as he lost to Miomir Kecmanovic in the first match he played in Stockholm. It was another terrible loss for the Dane, who recently hired Boris Becker in hopes of turning things around...
Obviously, losing again would be catastrophic for Rune, who is fighting for a spot at the Atp Finals in Turin. The way his season began and how it was going for a while, Rune missing the Atp Finals in Turin was unthinkable.
He was Top 5 in the race easily for the first six months but then started losing after Wimbledon. He lost 10 of 11 matches he played, with his lone win coming against Felix Auger-Aliassime at the China Open.
Even a move indoors didn't really do much, as he lost to Miomir Kecmanovic in the first match he played in Stockholm. It was another terrible loss for the Dane, who recently hired Boris Becker in hopes of turning things around...
- 10/22/2023
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Tennis royalty brought fashion and glamour during the opening night of Casadonna - a Coastal Italian-inspired restaurant in Miami, Florida.
Current and former Wta No. 1s were in attendance. Aryna Sabalenka who resides in Florida, joined 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams and one-time major winner Caroline Wozniacki during a glittering night in which a gaudy list of celebrities from the world of fashion, sports, and cinema flocked into the place.
Casadonna is the brainchild of David Grutman and Noah Tepperberg, two prominent names in the restaurant and nightclub business who have agreed to collaborate and bring Riviera-style Italian dishes in a grandiose setting, overlooking the Biscayne Bay.
The ostentatious restaurant is engulfed in a massive 20,000 square setting of beautiful construction that also includes a crudo bar. Its menu is influenced by dishes originating from the coastal towns of Naples and Positano in Italy.
Sabalenka, Serena, and Wozniacki later posed...
Current and former Wta No. 1s were in attendance. Aryna Sabalenka who resides in Florida, joined 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams and one-time major winner Caroline Wozniacki during a glittering night in which a gaudy list of celebrities from the world of fashion, sports, and cinema flocked into the place.
Casadonna is the brainchild of David Grutman and Noah Tepperberg, two prominent names in the restaurant and nightclub business who have agreed to collaborate and bring Riviera-style Italian dishes in a grandiose setting, overlooking the Biscayne Bay.
The ostentatious restaurant is engulfed in a massive 20,000 square setting of beautiful construction that also includes a crudo bar. Its menu is influenced by dishes originating from the coastal towns of Naples and Positano in Italy.
Sabalenka, Serena, and Wozniacki later posed...
- 10/21/2023
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Holger Rune is hoping to have a similar success to what Boris Becker brought to Novak Djokovic when he coached him years ago.
Becker and Djokovic were a pretty good tandem, winning a couple of trophies together, and Rune hopes to see similar success. The surprise move to hire Becke r came out of nowhere, especially since Rune just recently split up with Patrick Mouratoglou.
That breakup made it seem like Rune was going back to his coach full-time , but it seems like he had already settled on Becker as somebody who is familiar to him. The German will join Rune in Basel, which will be their first official Atp event together, and ahead of it, the Dane spoke about the former legendary player.
It's great to learn from players like (Boris) and from Rafa (Nadal), Roger (Federer) and Novak. It would be good to steal a bit from what they did.
Becker and Djokovic were a pretty good tandem, winning a couple of trophies together, and Rune hopes to see similar success. The surprise move to hire Becke r came out of nowhere, especially since Rune just recently split up with Patrick Mouratoglou.
That breakup made it seem like Rune was going back to his coach full-time , but it seems like he had already settled on Becker as somebody who is familiar to him. The German will join Rune in Basel, which will be their first official Atp event together, and ahead of it, the Dane spoke about the former legendary player.
It's great to learn from players like (Boris) and from Rafa (Nadal), Roger (Federer) and Novak. It would be good to steal a bit from what they did.
- 10/21/2023
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The 2023 Swiss Indoors will run from October 23 to 29, assembling 32 players in a highly competitive field for the last stop of the Atp 500 events this season.
The draw for this year's tournament has been released and there are a plethora of exciting matches that could have a substantial change in the rankings and the Atp Race. In addition to vying for a huge share of €2,196,000 of prize money , 500 ranking points will be up for grabs.
Holger Rune is the top seed at the event. He has earned a rematch against Miomir Kecmanovic in the first round of the Swiss Indoors. The Serbian ended Rune's title defense in Stockholm this week , and a repeat of the same result in Basel will be a massive setback in the Dane's quest to qualify for the Atp Finals.
Another Atp Finals aspirant is Taylor Frtiz who is in Rune's half of the draw.
The draw for this year's tournament has been released and there are a plethora of exciting matches that could have a substantial change in the rankings and the Atp Race. In addition to vying for a huge share of €2,196,000 of prize money , 500 ranking points will be up for grabs.
Holger Rune is the top seed at the event. He has earned a rematch against Miomir Kecmanovic in the first round of the Swiss Indoors. The Serbian ended Rune's title defense in Stockholm this week , and a repeat of the same result in Basel will be a massive setback in the Dane's quest to qualify for the Atp Finals.
Another Atp Finals aspirant is Taylor Frtiz who is in Rune's half of the draw.
- 10/21/2023
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Holger Rune has leaped into the defense of his girlfriend, Caroline Donzella, following assertions that their budding relationship was affecting his performances on the court.
For many months Rune was rumored to be dating the Italian-Dutch model who was born in Genoa, Italy. Donzella was pictured in Rune's corner during some of his matches earlier in the spring, notably in Monte Carlo and during the summer at Wimbledon.
Donzella is a popular model, amassing close to 100,000 followers on Instagram. She is the former girlfriend of Italian soccer player Andrea Petagna. In addition to being a model, Donzella works in luxury real estate in Monaco, where Rune resides.
Last month, Rune spilled the beans of their rumored relationship. The young Dane shared a short clip on Instagram where they could be seen holding hands and blowing kisses to the fans on social media. At the time, Rune was enjoying his vacation...
For many months Rune was rumored to be dating the Italian-Dutch model who was born in Genoa, Italy. Donzella was pictured in Rune's corner during some of his matches earlier in the spring, notably in Monte Carlo and during the summer at Wimbledon.
Donzella is a popular model, amassing close to 100,000 followers on Instagram. She is the former girlfriend of Italian soccer player Andrea Petagna. In addition to being a model, Donzella works in luxury real estate in Monaco, where Rune resides.
Last month, Rune spilled the beans of their rumored relationship. The young Dane shared a short clip on Instagram where they could be seen holding hands and blowing kisses to the fans on social media. At the time, Rune was enjoying his vacation...
- 10/20/2023
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Defending champion Holger Rune is out of the Stockholm Open after Miomir Kecmanovic beat him in two sets.
Holger Rune has struggled tremendously in the past few weeks losing multiple matches without any indication of his bad streak disappearing. The Dane is 1-10 in his last 11 matches with his only win coming over Felix Auger-Aliassime in Beijing.
All of the other matches have been terrible for him, and it continued today in Stockholm. Despite being the defending champion and desperately needing both wins for his confidence and a chance to play in Turin, Rune produced another showing below his level.
It wasn't the beatdown he suffered from Brandon Nakashima , but it wasn't a very good showing either. The opening set was very close, ending up in a tiebreak, which isn't a huge surprise.
Even so, Rune was on the back foot for much of it, having to save multiple break points.
Holger Rune has struggled tremendously in the past few weeks losing multiple matches without any indication of his bad streak disappearing. The Dane is 1-10 in his last 11 matches with his only win coming over Felix Auger-Aliassime in Beijing.
All of the other matches have been terrible for him, and it continued today in Stockholm. Despite being the defending champion and desperately needing both wins for his confidence and a chance to play in Turin, Rune produced another showing below his level.
It wasn't the beatdown he suffered from Brandon Nakashima , but it wasn't a very good showing either. The opening set was very close, ending up in a tiebreak, which isn't a huge surprise.
Even so, Rune was on the back foot for much of it, having to save multiple break points.
- 10/18/2023
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Casper Ruud was at the Atp Finals in Turin last year and the year before, but it's unlikely we'll see him there this year due to another surprisingly quick loss.
Casper Ruud has been one of the more consistent players in recent years, but this year hasn't been anything special. He started it badly after that awful experiment in the offseason, which was no offseason at all.
It was a mistake, and he admitted as much, promising not to repeat it ; however. He did reach the Roland Garros final , which was his best result this year, but outside of that, it hasn't been that good.
The win total reflects that as we're weeks away from the end of the season, and he's sitting at 36 wins while he had 53 wins last year.
He had 57 wins the previous year, and he'll finish nowhere close to that this year, which shows the difference.
Casper Ruud has been one of the more consistent players in recent years, but this year hasn't been anything special. He started it badly after that awful experiment in the offseason, which was no offseason at all.
It was a mistake, and he admitted as much, promising not to repeat it ; however. He did reach the Roland Garros final , which was his best result this year, but outside of that, it hasn't been that good.
The win total reflects that as we're weeks away from the end of the season, and he's sitting at 36 wins while he had 53 wins last year.
He had 57 wins the previous year, and he'll finish nowhere close to that this year, which shows the difference.
- 10/18/2023
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The Moselle Open will have an unusual start date this year as it is set to be one of two Atp tournaments to herald the start of the Atp Finals in the preceding week before the season finale.
The Moselle Open is usually contested on indoor hard courts at the Arènes de Metz. The tournament will mark its 20th year on the Atp Tour since its inception in 2003 and will welcome a 28-player singles field, headlined by eight of the world's Top 20 players.
The main draw action will run from November 5th to 11th. The top seed at the tournament will be Holger Rune , an aspirant for the 2023 Atp Finals . The young Dane will need a strong showing in the tournaments leading up to Metz to cement his place in the world's Top 8 in the Atp Race. If he stumbles before then, he's unlikely to make the cut when he arrives at the Moselle Open.
The Moselle Open is usually contested on indoor hard courts at the Arènes de Metz. The tournament will mark its 20th year on the Atp Tour since its inception in 2003 and will welcome a 28-player singles field, headlined by eight of the world's Top 20 players.
The main draw action will run from November 5th to 11th. The top seed at the tournament will be Holger Rune , an aspirant for the 2023 Atp Finals . The young Dane will need a strong showing in the tournaments leading up to Metz to cement his place in the world's Top 8 in the Atp Race. If he stumbles before then, he's unlikely to make the cut when he arrives at the Moselle Open.
- 10/18/2023
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Defending champion Holger Rune returns to the 2023 Stockholm Open to face Miomir Kecmanovic in his first match back at the event.
Holger Rune hasn't played very good tennis, and aside from a win over Felix Auger-Aliassime in Beijing, the Dane has struggled with his tennis. The beatdown Brandon Nakashima handed him was rather shocking , especially as he's pursuing a spot at the Atp Finals.
He needs wins, and he needs them now; however, Miomir Kecmanovic has never been a pushover. The good thing for Rune is the familiarity he has with Stockholm and the fact that he won here last year.
The conditions work perfectly for his attacking play, but he needs to play well, and he hasn't been able to do that for a long time now.
Head-to-head:
They never played before on the Atp Tour, which is interesting but there are some things to observe. Rune is the...
Holger Rune hasn't played very good tennis, and aside from a win over Felix Auger-Aliassime in Beijing, the Dane has struggled with his tennis. The beatdown Brandon Nakashima handed him was rather shocking , especially as he's pursuing a spot at the Atp Finals.
He needs wins, and he needs them now; however, Miomir Kecmanovic has never been a pushover. The good thing for Rune is the familiarity he has with Stockholm and the fact that he won here last year.
The conditions work perfectly for his attacking play, but he needs to play well, and he hasn't been able to do that for a long time now.
Head-to-head:
They never played before on the Atp Tour, which is interesting but there are some things to observe. Rune is the...
- 10/17/2023
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The battle for the Atp Finals is heating up and Holger Rune , Casper Ruud , and Taylor Fritz just got a major boost.
There are only a handful of weeks left until the end of the season, which means there is only a limited amount of events left. That makes every match that much more important, as every point matters.
Alexander Zverev was in a great spot ahead of this week, holding one of those tickets to the 2023 Atp Finals in Turin, but an early loss at the Japan Open complicates things for him.
He's got a couple of players like Rune, Ruud and Fritz in pursuit, and they're all playing this week. Zverev leads Rune by 305 points right now, but the Dane is playing in Stockholm, where he won the trophy last year.
If he does that again, he'll get 250 points, shortening the gap considerably. If he repeats his indoor season from last year,...
There are only a handful of weeks left until the end of the season, which means there is only a limited amount of events left. That makes every match that much more important, as every point matters.
Alexander Zverev was in a great spot ahead of this week, holding one of those tickets to the 2023 Atp Finals in Turin, but an early loss at the Japan Open complicates things for him.
He's got a couple of players like Rune, Ruud and Fritz in pursuit, and they're all playing this week. Zverev leads Rune by 305 points right now, but the Dane is playing in Stockholm, where he won the trophy last year.
If he does that again, he'll get 250 points, shortening the gap considerably. If he repeats his indoor season from last year,...
- 10/16/2023
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Holger Rune shared that he is set to compete at the 2023 China Open in Beijing next week, despite previous injury worries.
Rune made the often difficult transition from the juniors to the Atp Tour like a duck to water. He achieved his biggest title on the main tour at the Paris Masters, where he beat Novak Djokovic in the final.
Then he backed that up with consistent performances on his preferred red clay in the first half of the 2023 season. Rune made two finals in the Monte Carlo and Italian Open in Rome, and even had a title to show for his good work by winning the 500-level event in Munich.
But since then, the young Dane has been held back by a problematic back injury that very much halted all of the substantial progress he was making. That resulted in Rune going on a seven-match losing run and not...
Rune made the often difficult transition from the juniors to the Atp Tour like a duck to water. He achieved his biggest title on the main tour at the Paris Masters, where he beat Novak Djokovic in the final.
Then he backed that up with consistent performances on his preferred red clay in the first half of the 2023 season. Rune made two finals in the Monte Carlo and Italian Open in Rome, and even had a title to show for his good work by winning the 500-level event in Munich.
But since then, the young Dane has been held back by a problematic back injury that very much halted all of the substantial progress he was making. That resulted in Rune going on a seven-match losing run and not...
- 9/24/2023
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Holger Rune was left gobsmacked when he learned that tennis icon Roger Federer listed him among tennis' next generation of superstars alongside Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.
Federer spoke to Eurosport in the build-up to this year's Laver Cup where he is participating in a non-playing capacity . It's been a year since he officially retired from the sport, but the Swiss legend shared his excitement about the current landscape in tennis and his optimism for the future.
Federer showered praise on 19-year-old Coco Gauff for her meteoric rise which culminated with a first Grand Slam title at this year's US Open. Federer called it a highly special and unique achievement , having known her for about five years.
The 42-year-old then shifted his focus on the men's ecosystem where he singled out the young trio of Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and Holger Rune as the likeliest candidates to lead the Atp in the coming years.
Federer spoke to Eurosport in the build-up to this year's Laver Cup where he is participating in a non-playing capacity . It's been a year since he officially retired from the sport, but the Swiss legend shared his excitement about the current landscape in tennis and his optimism for the future.
Federer showered praise on 19-year-old Coco Gauff for her meteoric rise which culminated with a first Grand Slam title at this year's US Open. Federer called it a highly special and unique achievement , having known her for about five years.
The 42-year-old then shifted his focus on the men's ecosystem where he singled out the young trio of Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and Holger Rune as the likeliest candidates to lead the Atp in the coming years.
- 9/23/2023
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Roger Federer mentioned Jannik Sinner , Holger Rune , and Carlos Alcaraz as the players most likely to lead the Atp in the future.
There is a consensus among tennis fans as to who the best players of this new generation are. Alcaraz has established himself as the top name with two Grand Slams in his pocket. The second one, of course, came at Wimbledon earlier this year as he became the first player to beat Novak Djokovic on the Centre Court in 10 years.
Holger Rune is a pretty sure bet, as well as the Dane proved himself a couple of times with some deep runs and won the Paris Masters last year. Jannik Sinner has been around for a while but didn't quite manage to win a big trophy until recently, when he won the Canadian Open .
Those are the players who are likely to lead the Atp forward in the coming years according to Federer,...
There is a consensus among tennis fans as to who the best players of this new generation are. Alcaraz has established himself as the top name with two Grand Slams in his pocket. The second one, of course, came at Wimbledon earlier this year as he became the first player to beat Novak Djokovic on the Centre Court in 10 years.
Holger Rune is a pretty sure bet, as well as the Dane proved himself a couple of times with some deep runs and won the Paris Masters last year. Jannik Sinner has been around for a while but didn't quite manage to win a big trophy until recently, when he won the Canadian Open .
Those are the players who are likely to lead the Atp forward in the coming years according to Federer,...
- 9/23/2023
- Tennis Infinity
If you came of age sometime between 1969 and now, there's a good chance you grew up with Scooby-Doo. The snack-loving Great Dane became a mainstay in homes across America when "Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!" first premiered, and Mystery Inc.'s reputation kept growing long after Joe Ruby and Ken Spears' groovy series ended its three-season run. In the decades since, Scooby, Shaggy, Fred, Daphne, and Velma have become a global phenomenon, and even during low points in Scooby history, there's still a strong sense of cultural awareness for the lovable pup and his mystery-solving crew.
Scooby fans are also well-known for our strong opinions; with over a hundred Scooby titles to choose from across film, TV, web, comics, and more, Scooby fans have a knack for developing a strong individual sense of what works and what doesn't in the franchise. While most fans may not agree on what Scooby properties...
Scooby fans are also well-known for our strong opinions; with over a hundred Scooby titles to choose from across film, TV, web, comics, and more, Scooby fans have a knack for developing a strong individual sense of what works and what doesn't in the franchise. While most fans may not agree on what Scooby properties...
- 9/22/2023
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Caroline Wozniacki slammed renowned tennis journalist Jon Wertheim on X after he posted fake quotes from her.
In the age of social media reporting, quite a few things circulate quickly, and sometimes, readers don't know whether the news is true or not. Quotes are particularly troublesome as it only takes one person starting a fake quote for it to spread virally around the internet.
Obviously, sources are important, but even those 'we trust' can sometimes fall victim to fake quotes. That's what happened to renowned tennis journalist Jon Wertheim, who has since deleted the quotes in question.
Those were supposed to be quoting former Wta 's no. 1 Caroline Wozniacki, and the Dane should have addressed Simona Halep's doping case , but that never happened. Wozniacki was not happy about it, and she slammed him publicly.
It’s come to my attention that @jon_wertheim posted, and since deleted, quotes and...
In the age of social media reporting, quite a few things circulate quickly, and sometimes, readers don't know whether the news is true or not. Quotes are particularly troublesome as it only takes one person starting a fake quote for it to spread virally around the internet.
Obviously, sources are important, but even those 'we trust' can sometimes fall victim to fake quotes. That's what happened to renowned tennis journalist Jon Wertheim, who has since deleted the quotes in question.
Those were supposed to be quoting former Wta 's no. 1 Caroline Wozniacki, and the Dane should have addressed Simona Halep's doping case , but that never happened. Wozniacki was not happy about it, and she slammed him publicly.
It’s come to my attention that @jon_wertheim posted, and since deleted, quotes and...
- 9/21/2023
- Tennis Infinity
Running from October 16th to 22nd, the 2023 Stockholm Open will preserve its rich heritage among the oldest tennis tournaments on the Atp calendar.
This year's tournament marks its 54th edition, where 28 players will join the singles field vying to lift one of the most prestigious Atp 250s on the calendar, in addition to 250 rankings points that could be valuable for those players with a lot on the line this season - one of them being Holger Rune fighting for a spot at the Atp Finals .
The 20-year-old made quite the splash in last year's tournament . He ran the gauntlet, beating Cameron Norrie, Alex de Minaur, and Stefanos Tsitsipas to walk away with the title. It was in Stockholm when his late-season surge took off, and just a few weeks after that, he bagged his first Masters 1000 title in Paris.
Rune is the top seed in the entry list , but the formbook makes for grim reading.
This year's tournament marks its 54th edition, where 28 players will join the singles field vying to lift one of the most prestigious Atp 250s on the calendar, in addition to 250 rankings points that could be valuable for those players with a lot on the line this season - one of them being Holger Rune fighting for a spot at the Atp Finals .
The 20-year-old made quite the splash in last year's tournament . He ran the gauntlet, beating Cameron Norrie, Alex de Minaur, and Stefanos Tsitsipas to walk away with the title. It was in Stockholm when his late-season surge took off, and just a few weeks after that, he bagged his first Masters 1000 title in Paris.
Rune is the top seed in the entry list , but the formbook makes for grim reading.
- 9/20/2023
- Tennis Infinity
The 2023 Croatia Open in Umag is one of the Atp 250 clay-court tournament, and the draw has been released for the tournament running from July 24th to 30th.
Last year, two youngsters, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, met in the Croatia Open final . After the Spaniard won the title in 2021, his fellow youngster from Italy won last year, and in 2023, Holger Rune wanted to complete the three-peat for the forming Big Three of the future .
But the young Dane was forced to withdraw from the tournament , and other players will get a chance to shine. Without the defending champion and any Top 10 player taking part, three former Grand Slam champions will try to seize their chance.
Stan Wawrinka is one of those former major winners, and the Swiss player is also the only one that is seeded. The sixth-seeded Swiss player will start his tournament against a qualifier in the first round of the competition.
Last year, two youngsters, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, met in the Croatia Open final . After the Spaniard won the title in 2021, his fellow youngster from Italy won last year, and in 2023, Holger Rune wanted to complete the three-peat for the forming Big Three of the future .
But the young Dane was forced to withdraw from the tournament , and other players will get a chance to shine. Without the defending champion and any Top 10 player taking part, three former Grand Slam champions will try to seize their chance.
Stan Wawrinka is one of those former major winners, and the Swiss player is also the only one that is seeded. The sixth-seeded Swiss player will start his tournament against a qualifier in the first round of the competition.
- 7/22/2023
- Tennis Infinity
Holger Rune hasn't been playing superb tennis at the Hopman Cup and it's actually because he's been sick which is also the reason why he won't play at the Croatia Open in Umag.
Rune was set to appear at the 2023 Croatia Open in Umag but the Danish player won't be playing at the Atp 250 event after pulling out due to an illness. The Danish player was in Nice recently, playing for Denmark in the Hopman Cup, but he's been far from his best .
You didn't need to be familiar with the way Rune plays to quickly understand that something was very wrong with the way he played in Nice. We got some clarification on that from the Danish media in the meantime.
According to EkstraBladet, Rune was feeling ill for the whole duration of the Hopman Cup spending 4 days in bed with fever. He opted to play because it's a...
Rune was set to appear at the 2023 Croatia Open in Umag but the Danish player won't be playing at the Atp 250 event after pulling out due to an illness. The Danish player was in Nice recently, playing for Denmark in the Hopman Cup, but he's been far from his best .
You didn't need to be familiar with the way Rune plays to quickly understand that something was very wrong with the way he played in Nice. We got some clarification on that from the Danish media in the meantime.
According to EkstraBladet, Rune was feeling ill for the whole duration of the Hopman Cup spending 4 days in bed with fever. He opted to play because it's a...
- 7/21/2023
- Tennis Infinity
The 2023 US Open promises to be an exciting Grand Slam event, and the Wta entry list for it is equally exciting.
Running from August 28th to September 10th, the 2023 US Open is the last Grand Slam tournament of the season. Last year, Iga Swiatek lifted her first hard-court Grand Slam title at the Flushing Meadows , and the Pole will be the defending champion in 2023.
But her journey to the title may be very difficult this year. Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina will both want to stand in her way, with home players Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula also certainly thinking about a possible upset.
But the entry list for the 2023 US Open isn't interesting only because of the top names on the seeded positions. Caroline Wozniacki is one of the interesting names on the entry list, after the Dane announced a comeback to tennis and received a wild card for...
Running from August 28th to September 10th, the 2023 US Open is the last Grand Slam tournament of the season. Last year, Iga Swiatek lifted her first hard-court Grand Slam title at the Flushing Meadows , and the Pole will be the defending champion in 2023.
But her journey to the title may be very difficult this year. Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina will both want to stand in her way, with home players Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula also certainly thinking about a possible upset.
But the entry list for the 2023 US Open isn't interesting only because of the top names on the seeded positions. Caroline Wozniacki is one of the interesting names on the entry list, after the Dane announced a comeback to tennis and received a wild card for...
- 7/20/2023
- Tennis Infinity
Holger Rune made a return to the courts at the 2023 Hopman Cup played in Nice and he shockingly lost to Leandro Riedi.
The Hopman Cup is back, at least a version of the former iconic event and today we had Switzerland taking on Denmark. There is no Belinda Bencic for Switzerland as she pulled out of the event so it was time for Celine Naef to prove herself on the courts.
She recently made headlines by beating Venus Williams in Den Bosch but couldn't do the same against Clara Tauson. The Danish talent proved herself pretty strong beating Naef in two simple sets 6-2 6-3 to give her nation the point. Then it was time for Holger Rune to do the same but he couldn't get it done.
The young Dane was stunned by Leandro Riedi in two sets to make the score 1-1 between the countries. Neither player served...
The Hopman Cup is back, at least a version of the former iconic event and today we had Switzerland taking on Denmark. There is no Belinda Bencic for Switzerland as she pulled out of the event so it was time for Celine Naef to prove herself on the courts.
She recently made headlines by beating Venus Williams in Den Bosch but couldn't do the same against Clara Tauson. The Danish talent proved herself pretty strong beating Naef in two simple sets 6-2 6-3 to give her nation the point. Then it was time for Holger Rune to do the same but he couldn't get it done.
The young Dane was stunned by Leandro Riedi in two sets to make the score 1-1 between the countries. Neither player served...
- 7/19/2023
- Tennis Infinity
Belinda Bencic won't be competing at the 2023 Hopman Cup after the Swiss player withdrew from the event.
From July 19th to 23rd, 2023, the Hopman Cup returned to the calendar, but this time, it won't be held in Australia but in France at the Nice Lawn Tennis Club. Once the event's return was announced , many fans were excited about it, but the excitement seemingly dropped off over time.
One of the reasons is the fact that the tournament is held immediately after Wimbledon, making it difficult for many players to attend the tournament. Injured Paula Badosa was one of the players who withdrew from the tournament , and while the initial entry list for the 2023 Hopman Cup looked star-studded, the star names are starting to disappear.
After the withdrawal of the third highest-ranked Wta player at the event, also the highest-ranked athlete withdrew as Belinda Bencic won't compete along Leandro Riedi, making Switzerland's team significantly weaker.
From July 19th to 23rd, 2023, the Hopman Cup returned to the calendar, but this time, it won't be held in Australia but in France at the Nice Lawn Tennis Club. Once the event's return was announced , many fans were excited about it, but the excitement seemingly dropped off over time.
One of the reasons is the fact that the tournament is held immediately after Wimbledon, making it difficult for many players to attend the tournament. Injured Paula Badosa was one of the players who withdrew from the tournament , and while the initial entry list for the 2023 Hopman Cup looked star-studded, the star names are starting to disappear.
After the withdrawal of the third highest-ranked Wta player at the event, also the highest-ranked athlete withdrew as Belinda Bencic won't compete along Leandro Riedi, making Switzerland's team significantly weaker.
- 7/18/2023
- Tennis Infinity
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